Could you become a Carpet Cleaner?
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What this job is
A carpet cleaner removes dirt, stains, and odours from carpets, rugs, and upholstered furniture in residential, commercial, and industrial settings using specialist cleaning equipment and chemical treatments. They operate steam cleaning machines, extraction equipment, and apply pre-treatment solutions to restore carpet appearance and hygiene. The role involves site assessment, equipment setup, quality control, and customer communication in Australian workplaces ranging from domestic households to offices and hospitality venues.
Pay
A$1,342 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Adaptability and Flexibilitycore
- Attention to Detailcore
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- Complaint Handlingcore
- Customer Needs Assessmentcore
- Invoicing and Billing Administrationcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Problem Solvingcore
- Quality Assurance and Checkingcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Workload Self-Managementcore
- Advise on safety measures
- Appointment Scheduling
- Basic Arithmetic and Numerical Accuracy
- Carry out pressure washing activities
- Clean contaminants from airport runways
- Clean equipment
- Clean public areas
- Continuous Learning and Upskilling
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Delivery Scheduling
- Incident Reporting
- Risk Identification